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Transportation is crucial to the economy of any country. Roads, Railway, airways and
waterways used as a means of transport now a days. Railway and roads are the main
arteries of communication, allowing goods to be transported from one part of the country
to another. Through them, goods can be sent to seaports and from there to countries
around the world and people from one place to another. Transportation network is strong
indexes of the economic development of the country. In this connection the transport
should be speedy, efficient and cheap. The transport effects the economic and social
aspects. They carry the raw material to the industries and manufactured goods to the
market. So, it increases the process of industrialization.
Means of Transport
1. Railways
2. Roads
3. Airways
4. Water ways.
Railways
Railways are the quick and efficient means of transport. They transport cargo especially
heavy items for a long distance. Pakistan Railway is under the control of Ministry of
Pakistan Railway, but at the present time some tracks have been given to private sector.
The Railway inherited by Pakistan in 1947 was laid down by the British in 1861. In 1947,
the route-kilometers of Pakistan Railways was 8554, which has increased to 8857 kms. in
year 2000.
In the beginning the extension work of the Pakistan Railways was hampered because of
the difficulty in maintaining and running the existing strength, particularly as the
locomotives were run on coal, a scarce commodity after partition. Whatever coal Pakistan
produced was of an inferior quality and it became increasingly difficult to import coal
from India, the main supplier. Pakistan was forced to change its engines from coal to
diesel at an enormous expense.
Gauge
1. Lack of Capital as railway requires immense initial investment i.e. for laying track,
buying the new carriages.
4. Electrification of tracks and engines also require capital that’s why a limited length of
track is electrified i.e. Lahore to Khanewal.
8. Uneconomic Stations.
9. The presence of single track on a short segment of the main dual line which has
severely affected the running of more than one train at a time.
1. Pakistan Railway is efficient, convenient, cheap and speedy for long distance.
2. Railway normally transported the bulky and heavy goods for long distance.
3. It is safe and comfortable.
4. Pakistan Railway is avoiding congestion and delay.
5. Run to a regular and a reliable timetable.
Principle Routes
1. Karachi to Lahore
2. Rawalpindi to Peshawar
3. Quetta to Chaman
4. Kotri to Larkana
5. Faisalabad to Khanewal
6. Karachi to Quetta via Kotri, Larkana and Jacobabad
7. Faisalabad-Sargodha-Khushab
8. Rawalpindi-Kohat
9. Sibi-Khost
10. Peshawar to Karachi via Rawalpindi and Lahore.
Railways system connects Pakistan with Iran through Balochistan, India through Wagha
Boarder (Attari), Afghanistan through Khyber Pass.
Q.2. What are the advantages of rail transport for carrying raw materials to
factories?
Ans. Advantages
Cheaper.
Transport bulky / heavy commodities.
Safe and faster.
Suitable for long journey.
Run to a regular and reliable timetable.
Q.3. What are the disadvantages of rail transport for carrying raw materials to
factories?
Ans. Disadvantages
Not flexible.
Does not provide door to door facility.
Trains do not reach the factories.
Danger of loss and wastage.
Loading and unloading at railway station is expensive.
Industrialist pay extra transportation charges while shifting.
Q.4. With the help of examples explain why large areas of Pakistan have no
railways and only a few roads, which are mostly kacha.
Ans. North and north western areas.
Hilly / mountains / rugged topography e.g. Gilgit and Chitral.
South eastern areas consist of deserts e.g. Cholistan and Tharparkar.
Balochistan is a hilly area.
Steep slopes.
Sand plains in desert areas / sand dunes.
Difficult to construct.
Roads are cheaper to construct (kacha).
Less population / less number of users.
Fig.2
Q.5 Using Fig.2 only, identify two countries that have international rail links with
Pakistan.
Ans. Iran and India.
Q.6 Using Fig.2 only, describe the regional variations of the rail network in
Pakistan.
Ans. Northern Pakistan / FATA has no / few rail networks;
Dense network in Punjab;
Sparse network in Balochistan / South / Southwest / one line in Balochistan;
There are two lines in central KPK;
Medium / moderate network in Sindh;
More around major cities;
More railways in East / more railways in North East (or opposites).
Q.7 State one improvement that has taken place on the railways in Pakistan since
2000.
Ans. New services on different routes;
Constructing a track to Gwadar linked to the port;
Computerized ticketing system;
One window ticketing system;
Dual tracks;
More electrification;
Karakoram Express / Shalimar Express / Magno Train / new routes / more lines;
Air-conditioned coaches;
Public address system;
More spacious coaches with more seats / berths;
Greater safety;
More privatization – provides more comfortable coaches.
Q.8 Suggest reasons why the government is improving the railways in Pakistan.
Ans. Ideas such as:
To encourage more people to use railways;
The network needed improving / was outdated;
To carry more passengers / large amount of people on one journey;
To enhance the transport of goods / people or examples within the country;
To provide a service to neighbouring countries / international links;
To improve trade links / connect more industrial areas / connect dry port to sea
port / connect remote areas to developed areas/market; To assist business /
economic growth / income for government;
More environmentally friendly;
To be able to travel longer distances;
Faster than road;
Cheaper than air;
Better security / safer than roads;
Provides opportunities for tourism or named examples;
Ans. Possible
Not possible
Importance of Roads
Roads have gained preference over Rail and Air transport due to:
1. Greater Flexibility
2. Speed 3. Economy.
Types of Road
1. Metalled Road:
2. Unmetalled Road:
Unmetalled roads without any covering of stones or bricks.
3. Soling
Advantages of Road
Disadvantages of Road
1. Coastal Highway connecting Karachi with Bela, Turbat and onward to Iran with a
length of 603 Kms.
2. Grant Truck Road connects Lahore with Peshawar passing through Gujranwala,
Jhelum and Rawalpindi.
3. Indus Super Highway is between Karachi and Peshawar running along the western
bank of Indus River.
4. National Highway (N-5) connects Karachi with Lahore passing through Thatta,
Hyderabad Nawabshah, Sukkur, Bawalpur, Multan, Sahiwal, Okara and Renala. The
cargo trucks mainly use it.
5. Karachi Quetta road connect Karachi to Quetta after passing Bela and Khuzdar.
6. Lahore Quetta road passes through Taunsa and D.G. Khan having followed the
National highway up till Multan.
7. Super highway is yet the best metalled road in Pakistan and it connects Karachi
with Hyderabad.
Study Fig.2, a map of the road network in Pakistan in 2002.
8. Karakoram highway (N-35) connects Pakistan with China through Khanjrab Pass.
Fig.2
Q.2. For each of the roads leading to A and B, state the country to which it is
going and the name of the pass through which it goes.
Ans. A. to China, through the Khunjerab Pass.
B. to Afghanistan, through the Khyber Pass.
Q.3. Describe the ways in which the road network of Punjab is different from the
road network of Sindh.
Ans. Punjab more dense and Sindh less dense.
Sindh ‘other roads’ more dense in south and Punjab all over (none in SE).
More areas in Sindh with few / no roads.
More Foci.
Sindh 2 main roads follow River Indus then West to Karachi and Punjab spread
out.
Mototway in Punjab, not in Sindh.
Q.4. Give reasons for your answer to Q.3.
Ans. One river in Sindh and 5 in Punjab roads follow these routes.
More desert in Sindh – less habitable.
Large areas of low population density in Sindh – less need.
Fewer major cities in Sindh – less need.
Industrial development.
Q.5. Explain why there are few roads in the area north of the line P – P shown on
the Fig.2.
Ans. Mountains.
Steep slopes.
Landslides.
Snow.
Avalanches.
Floods.
Lack of demand.
Study Fig.3, a map showing three major cities and two major roads.
Fig.3
Q.6. Name the cities A, B and C.
Ans. A – Hyderabad
B – Lahore.
C – Peshawar.
Q.7. Using the map, describe the route of the N5road, starting from Karachi.
Ans. NE (to Lahore).
NW / then W (to Peshawar / Afghanistan).
(East side of) River Indus.
Khyber pass to Afghanistan.
Crosses river at Hyderabad.
Follows River Chenab then Ravi.
Crosses River Ravi (near Lahore).
Study Fig.4, a graph showing freight carried in a year by road and by railway in Pakistan.
Fig.4
Q.9. Compare the amounts of freight carried by road and railway between 1997
and 2006.
Ans. Total larger by road.
Both increased 2003-6.
Road always increases but rail decreased in 2000.
Road 84 – 117 but rail 4 – 6 (1000 million tones per km) rail stayed almost the
same.
About 20* more than railway.
Q.10. Suggest reasons for the differences in the amounts carried by road and
railway.
Ans. More roads than railways.
More road vehicles than rail.
More places accessible by road / lorries can go anywhere / door to door service.
Lorries more useful / carry small amounts.
Railways old / lack of investment.
Investment in new / better roads / motorways.
Q.11. Why are there very few major roads and railways in Balochistan? Ans.
Low population density.
Scattered population / few towns / lack of urban development.
Rugged / mountainous areas.
Desert / lack of water / difficult working conditions.
Lack of government investment / backward.
Little industry.
Tribal opposition.
Q.12. Explain how better transport routes could help to increase development in
Balochistan.
Ans. Industrialization – bigger lorries, employment.
Urbanization – better travel.
Faster travel for cars and lorries.
EPZ and dry port developed.
Better access to port at Gwadar / coastal development.
Travel to Afghanistan or Iran via Quetta and passes.
Access for health and education.
Tourism.
Mineral exploitation.
Fishing development / better access to market.
More security.
Study Fig.5.
Fig.5
B Lorry
Quick / fast.
Carries bigger / heavier load.
Can go further / does not need to rest.
Q.14. Compare transport by road and rail for raw cotton from the farms to where it
is processed within Pakistan.
Ans. Road transport collects directly from but rail cannot.
Road transport delivers directly to mill / small unit but rail rarely does.
Road transport cheaper / faster over short distances.
Road transport more efficient for small amounts / rail transport for large amounts.
Rail transport may be cheaper / faster over long distances.
Robbery more likely with road transport.
Road transport is not governed by timetable as is rail.
Q.15. What would be the most suitable form of transport from Peshawar to Chitral
be for
A a rich business?
B the delivery of gas cylinders?
C the transport of wool and hides?
Ans. A a rich business
Aeroplane / Car
Ans. Benefits
• Quicker / cheaper long distance travel for passengers / goods;
• More developed public transport network means less need for / expense of car
ownership;
• Employment in named transport industry / building motorways;
• Greater mobility of labour / university students;
• Greater ability to transport bulky / low value goods / freight / minerals;
• Rail development reduces number of cars / lorries on the roads and amount of
air pollution / fumes from road vehicles;
• Development of industrial estates / settlements alongside new roads.
Problems
Q.18 Explain the difficulties of building roads in the desert areas of Pakistan. You
should develop your answer.
Ans. Rugged/hilly/undulating/sandy terrain (increases construction cost)/(due to
extra bridges/cuttings/ embankments/extra length to curve around features);
Extreme aridity/heat/hot/high temperatures/sand/dust storms (making difficult
working conditions for construction workers)/(causing dehydration/heat-related
illnesses of workers/workers might find it exhausting/traffic can be hampered
due to sand storms);
Remote/uninhabited/low population density areas (increasing cost of
transporting/housing workers/so not cost effective)/(meaning a shortage of local
labour);
Lack of government investment/government funding;
Opposition from tribal areas; Lack of security/insurgency; Lack
of water; High construction costs.
Motorway
Pakistan motorway project will ultimately provide North, South link in the country. The
fast growth of traffic on national highway has made transport slower and in-efficient. To
relieve traffic pressure on national highway , the motorway was considered in 1990. It
will be a six lanes and will provide a completely uninterrupted flow of traffic and exit
only at the designated interchanges.
Motorway can be divided into following sections
M1 Islamabad to Peshawar Section
M2 Islamabad to Lahore Section
M3 Pindi Bhattian to Faisalabad Section
M4 Faisalabad to Multan Section
M5 Multan - to D.G.Khan Section
M6 D.G.Khan to Rato Dero Section
M7 Rato Dero to Karachi Section
M8 Rato Dero to Gawadar Section
M9 Karachi to Hyderabad Section
Features of Motorway
Photograph of Motorway.
Photograph of Motorway
Photograph of Motorway
4. Industrial estates could be established on its side, which will open up employment
opportunities.
Q.1. Why was the first motorway in Pakistan built between Islamabad and
Lahore?
Ans. Two large centers of population.
Passed by other populated areas.
To promote growth of industrial estates.
Large volume of traffic / ease congestion / save other roads.
Better for lorries / large vehicles.
Link from Lahore to Karakoram Highway.
Q.2. To what extent would the building of more motorways such as that
between Lahore and Islamabad help the development of industry in
Pakistan?
Ans. Advantages
Expensive.
Takes long time to build.
Needs maintenance.
Increases debt.
Only connects large centers.
Will not go to small towns / rural areas.
Q.3. It has been proposed that a new motorway should be built in Sindh from Hyderabad
via Thatta to Keti Bandar on the Indus Delta, a town with a population of less than
25 000.
Explain why this motorway might be needed. To what extent would this
proposal be possible?
1. Motor vehicles are relatively inexpensive. 1. Railway engines, sleepers and wagons are
expensive.
2. Roads are easier to build and maintain. 2. Rail tracks are difficult to build and
maintain.
3. Industrial estates develop with the 3. Does not encourage industrial estate
construction of roads. because railway stations are built at a
distance increasing expense.
4. For short distances, people prefer to 4. For long distances fast trains are
travel by roads. preferred.
5. Wagons and buses drop people at 5. The trains stops at the stations only.
convenient places.
6. Carries perishable and high value goods. 6. Railway transport bulky low value goods.
8. Roads can be built and maintained 8. Very expensive to build in rugged terrain.
comparatively cheaply in rugged areas.
Air Transport
Airport is a place where aircraft regularly take off and land. Air Transport is most
effective for low volume and high value goods that need to be moved quickly.
There is an extensive domestic air network linking all the key cities and major district
centres. In 1947, Orient Airways a small air company, operated in Pakistan. By 1949
there were three small air companies, Pakistan Airways, Orient Airways and Crescent
Airways. After 1955 two of these closed and Orient Airways merged into Pakistan
Airways to form Pakistan International Airlines.
PIA (Pakistan International Airline) was established in 1955 to provide safe and efficient
transport on domestic and International routes. The network of Pakistan International
Airlines now covers 55 International and 37 domestic destinations.
The Civil Aviation Authority manages and develops civil aviation in Pakistan.
With the deregulation of the airline industry in the early 1990s, three private airlines
started operating in the country. 1. Shaheen Airlines
2. Bhoja Airlines (closed) 3.
Aero Asia Airlines.
These airlines operate on domestic routes to the major cities but are starting to expand
Internationally. New airlines are starting and this should provide a more competitive
environment.
International Airport
It is an airport or place from which airlines of more than one country operated to the
destination outside the country. Such airport are located in big cities having large
population and major economic activities e.g. Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore.
At present there are eight airports which have international status. They are Karachi,
Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, Multan, Faisalabad, Quetta and Gawdar. Another one is
being built at Sialkot. Out of these Karachi is the busiest airport followed by Islamabad,
Lahore and Peshawar. From Quetta International flights go to Zahidan and Tehran only
and from Gwadar limited International flights are operational to Muscat and Bahrain.
An International Airport needs
Regional Airport
It is primarily for the domestic flights for transportation of passengers and cargo within
the country. Such air ports are located in far flung towns which have less population and
provide traveling facilities to local people within the country for the long distance, e.g.
Chitral, Skardu, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur.
Q.2. Why has the development of air transport been important within Pakistan?
Ans. Large country. Remote areas which are cut off by high mountains / deserts.
Many areas without railways. Strategic reasons.
Help administration / government.
Promote mineral exploration. Promote industry.
Promote internal trade. Help tourist industry Emergency use.
Rapid communications. More people can afford air transport.
More comfortable / easier / preferred to land travel.
Prestige.
Internal Factors
External Factors
Study the map Fig.7, which shows internal air routes in Pakistan.
Ans.
Fig.7
Q.7. Explain why there are more internal air routes from: Ans.
Islamabad
Federal Capital
Administration / Business center
Larger population
More people can afford to travel / high standard of living
International airport
Access to Northern areas, Better road links.
Karachi
Provincial Capital (Sindh)
Administration / Business centers / Industrial and Trade centers
Larger population
More people can afford to travel / high standard of living
International airport
Access to Southern areas and Desert areas
Better road and rail links.
Lahore
Provincial Capital (Punjab)
Administration / Business centers / Indusrial centers / Trade centres
Larger population
More people can afford to travel / high standard of living
International airport
Access to Northern and Southern areas
Better road and rail links.
Ans.
Peshawar
Provincial Capital (N.W.F.P)
Administration / Business centers / Industrial centers / Trade centers
Larger population
More people can afford to travel / high standard of living
International airport Access to
Northern areas Better road and
rail links.
Q.8. Explain why there are less internal air routes from:
Ans. Dalbandin
Poor road links, Lower population
Less administration / office jobs
Fewer people can afford to travel / low standard of living,No international airport
Desert / barren land.
Q.9. Why is air transport and travel important within Pakistan?
Faster than road and rail
Better to reach remote places / places where roads are poor
Better in hilly / mountainous areas
Better for light, high value goods
Less chances of robbery / safer
More people can afford air fares
More demand from business
Tourism within Pakistan
Emergencies
Improved communication between cities
Can be used all year / not affected by snow, flood etc.
Q.10. Since 2000 the Sialkot Export Processing Zone has been in the process of
development at Sambrial and a new airport is being built by the Sialkot
Chamber of Commerce. How will these developments help the expansion if
industry?
Ans. EPZ
Government incentives
Infrastructure put in place
Attracts foreign / private investment
Attracts foreign technological / management skills
Improved quality
Better marketing
Airport.
Closer than Lahore’s
Cheaper transport for imported light raw material
More convenient for visiting businessmen
More convenient for exporting light goods
Service industries develop to serve airport
Tourism.
Q.11. What factors hinder the development of air transport in northern areas of
Ans.
Pakistan?
Ans. Bad weather / snow / ice / fog / heavy rain / floods
Lack of flat land for runways / airways
Lack of good roads to airports
Lack of passengers
Problem of blocked radio signals.
Q.12. Name two major airports in the northern Punjab shown on the map.
Ans. Lahore (Allama Iqbal)
Islamabad.
Faisalabad.
Q.13. Describe the distribution of air routes from the northern Punjab.
Ans. Mostly to the south-west / south.
To the coast / Karachi.
Follow the Indus Plain.
A few north and west.
To NWFP / Peshawar.
Via Islamabad to Northern areas / Chitral / Gilgit.
West to Quetta.
Q14. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of using air transport in the
northern Punjab.
Ans. Advantages
Fast / saves time.
Over difficult relief / mountains / deserts.
Where no roads / railways / inaccessible.
Direct to other countries.
Business / Politicians / Tourism.
More comfortable.
High value / light goods.
Promotes tourism.
Disadvantages
Bad climate / fog / snow.
Expensive.
Unsuitable for perishables / heavy loads / cheap goods.
Few airports / difficult to build.
Does not go door to door.
Air pollution / global warming.
Q.15 Read the following two views about possibilities for air transport improvements
in Pakistan:
Which view do you agree with more? Give reasons to support your answer. You should
consider View A and View B in your answer.
View B (For)
Shorter distance to travel to Iran / Afghanistan / China / India;
Demand for trade in local manufactured items;
Even development of air transport infrastructure over country; Bring
in tourists / income from tourism.
Against
Cost of providing air facilities at new sites;
Serve smaller populations – less likely to generate large numbers of passengers /
profit;
Nok Kundi very remote;
Difficulties in building in Balochistan due to climate.
Dry Port
A dry port is an inland intermodal terminal directly connected by road / rail to a sea
port and operating as a centre for the transshipment of sea cargo to inland
destinations.
Some inland cities which are far from seaport have established dry ports in order to
promote the foreign trade. The cities which act as a dry port help to speed up the process
of export and imports by checking process and giving the clearance by the custom
authorities. Private companies take the responsibility to transport the goods to Karachi and
arrange to lead the consignment on a proper cargo ship, which takes it to its destination.
At present, the dry ports working in Pakistan are Lahore, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi,
Sialkot, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta, Hyderabad and Larkana.
1. To deliver imported goods to the consignee and collect the exported goods at the
dry port and not at the seaport.
2. To clear goods through custom and complete other formalities.
3. To save importers and exporters from the trouble and cost of going to the seaport.
4. To reduce the workload of the seaports.
Q.1 Give an example of a dry port and explain why it is located where it is.
Ans. Faisalabad / Hyderabad / Lahore / Larkana / Multan / Peshawar / Quetta.
Inland / far from seaport
In large cities
Where industries / productive agriculture regions
Where good road and / rail connections.
Study Photograph A
Photograph A
Q.3. Describe the features of Lahore Dry Port that can be seen in Photograph A.
Ans. Lorries / trucks / containers / trailers
Sign to import examination area
Storage sheds / warehouses
Covered loading area / shelter with poles
Loading platform
More containers in background / behind sheds
Flat / hard / concrete ground
(2) men / drivers / labours
Forklift truck.
Q.4. State two other features of a dry port that cannot be seen in the Photograph
A.
Ans. Export checks and clearance
Import examination area
Railway yard, Refrigeration facilities
Management offices / customs administration
Cranes / loading facilities
Large storage area, Security gate / guards.
Economic
Increase in trade
Mobility of labour
Price stability
Link between rural & urban areas
Approach to market
Increase in state income
Advertisement of the products
Reduction in unemployment
Extension of settlement.
Political
Political awareness
Sound defence
Maintenance of law and order.
Social
Spread of education
Culture interaction
Increased social welfare.
Water Transport
Waterways are important for handling high bulk goods which do not need quick
movement.
The inland waterways along rivers are not developed but seaports handle most of the
international trade.
Pakistan has three major seaports namely Karachi, Port Bin Qasim and Gwadar. Beside
two fish harbour cum mini ports are Gwadar and Kati Bunder.
Recently government of Pakistan has signed an agreement with china to develop Gwadar
as a deep seaport. First phase of this port has been completed in 2005.
Seaport:
A city or town with a harbor where ships stop to load and unload cargo. Important
Seaports of Pakistan are the following
1. Karachi / Keamari
2. Port Bin Qasim
3. Gwadar
Developments
A programe to modernize Keamari / Karachi port has been initiated to provide the
following facilities.
1. Construction of flyover bridges connecting and bypassing the port area have been
built to ease traffic congestion in the port area.
2. Reconstruction of berths to handle increasing volumes of cargo.
3. Provision of navigational aids and radars.
4. Environmental protection equipment to keep port seawater clean from pollutants
and seepage of oil from the ships.
5. Improvement and expansion of storage facilities at both east and west wharves.
6. Container terminals at west wharf to modernize cargo handling.
7. Liquid products terminal with ancillaries (support facilities, i.e. unloading, storing
and transporting of liquid products).
Port Qasim is the first integrated port of Pakistan that combines the function of
multipurpose deep seaport and a designated industrial zone. It also offers transport and
other infrastructure facilities for industrial development. 12,000 acres of land have been
allocated for the establishment of industries. Some industries which are located there are
paper and board, chemicals, cotton textiles and assembly industries. This port is connected
with main railway line at Pipri.
The major categories of cargo handled at Port Qasim include Iron ore, Coal, Grain,
Furnace Oil, Edible Oil, Rice, LPG containers Jute and Fertilizers.
Container trade is increasing with fast speed, in 1994 a container terminal was also
competed with latest loading and unloading facilities which is named as Qasim
International Container Terminal, which started functioning on August 1997.
Q.1. Explain why it was necessary to build this new port. Ans.
Increasing work load of Karachi port.
To increase import and export of the country.
For handling import of iron ore and coal for steel mill.
To develop a new industrial area.
Q.3. Name its main imports and explain for what purposes they are imported.
Ans. Iron ore for the Pakistan Steel mill
Coal for the Pakistan Steel mill
Petroleum for power station / fuel for transport
Grain to feed the growing population of Pakistan
Edible oil for Pakistan’s food processing industries
Jute for Pakistan’s jute mills
Fertilizers to increase farm yields
Electronics for industrial / domestic use
Machinery for factories / farming / mining/ transport etc.
Gwadar Seaport
The Gwadar district is located on the Makran coast in Balochistan. The idea to construct a
deep water port at Gwadar was first discussed in 1993 but it was not until 2001 that the
government of Pakistan signed an agreement with China so that the plan could go ahead.
The total area of the port will be 2500 acres. It is surrounded by a mountain range, desert,
sand and tidal flats. The weather, most of the year is clear on account of very scanty
rainfall.
Economic Development
Q.1. State and explain the main functions of the ports on the Balochistan coast.
Ans. Functions
Fishing harbour
Fish processing
Handling cargo / goods / trade import - export
Coal other named cargo
Reasons
Terms
1. Wharf
A wharf is a landing stage to which barges and ships may be moored while loading and
unloading.
2. Berth
A place where a ship or boat can stop and stay usually in a harbor.
3. Terminal
A building / set of building at an airport where air passengers arrive or leave.
4. Cargo
Goods carried in a ship or plane.
5. Ware House
A building where large quantities of goods are stored.
6. Container
A large metal or wooden box of a standard size in which goods are packed so that they
can easily be lifted on to a ship or train.
Communication
The imparting or exchanging of information by speaking, writing, or using some other
medium.
Q.1. State two methods of
telecommunication. Ans. Telephone E-
mail / internet..
Fax.
Computer conferencing.
Video Conferencing.
Television.
Radio.
Q.2. Explain how telecommunication can be used to improve the supply of goods
and increase trade in Pakistan and abroad.
Ans. How
Faster.
Can contact other countries / long distance communication.
Easier communication.
Internet conferencing.
Better advertising.
For
Ordering / purchasing / buying / selling.
Internet banking / transfer of funds.
Finding out web / searching for goods or suppliers.
Assembly of components.
Call centers.
Searching for goods or suppliers.
Q.3. How can telecommunication such as the telephone, e-mail and the internet
help?
Ans. To buy and sell the goods stated
Locating supplies
Advertising goods / publicity
Arranging transport
Finding orders
Faster method
Arrange delivery
Can communicate internationally.
Fig.1
Q.4. With reference to Fig.1, state four ways of contacting this company.
Ans. Telephone.
Fax.
E-mail / web site / internet.
Letter / address.
Visit.
Q.6. Why does the company advertise many different ways of contacting?
Ans. Easy.
Choice.
Depend on distance.
To attract foreign interest.
Visit is more personal.
Study Fig.2
Fig.2
Information Technology
Advantages of IT
Approximately 87% of households own mobile phones but only 7% have an internet
connection.
Mobile phone ownership is higher in urban areas (95%) than rural areas (83%).
Approximately 17% of urban homes have an internet connection compared with 2% of
rural homes.
Q.10 Suggest two reasons why a small percentage of the rural population use the
internet.
Ans. Few people have mobile phones / computers in rural areas; Limited
internet connection / internet infrastructure in rural areas;
Limited access to internet;
Electrical devices are expensive;
Limited electricity; Lower literacy levels;
• Any valid reason(s) why internet is used in rural areas, e.g. farmers
Q.11 Explain why internet access is important in education. You should develop your
answer.
Ans. • Assists research / websites;
• Develops skills for an ever-increasing technological world;
• Provides opportunities for learning beyond the classroom;
• Widens horizons / develops an interest in the wider world;
• Provides opportunities for future employment prospects / apply online;
• Can get information on any topic;
• Can access more information than in a library;
• Women can learn from home / online learning / distance learning;
• Increase knowledge of a subject;
• Can ask experts / interaction / receive answers in minutes;
• Up to date information;
• Assists homework assignments.
Q.12 It is important to improve telecommunications in Pakistan to encourage
development. Read the following two views about improving internet access
in Pakistan:
Which view do you agree with more? Give reasons to support your answer and refer to
examples you have studied. You should consider View A and View B in your answer.
May reduce rural to urban migration if opportunities are provided in rural areas.